Building services engineering service and maintenance engineer
Level 3 · AdvancedConstruction and the built environment 4 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Building Services Engineering Service and Maintenance Engineer apprenticeship develops the skills to service, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical building services systems in commercial, industrial and public buildings. Apprentices build diagnostic skills and technical knowledge to keep buildings running efficiently. It leads to service engineer, maintenance manager or facilities engineering roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Operation of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems in buildings
Planned preventive maintenance schedules and procedures
Fault diagnosis and repair techniques for building services
Refrigeration principles and F-Gas regulations
Legionella awareness and water hygiene in building systems
Energy efficiency in building operation and controls
Safe isolation and lockout-tagout procedures
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Carry out planned maintenance visits on building systems
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
Service air handling units, chillers, boilers and pumps
Complete job reports and update maintenance management systems
Identify energy waste and report improvement opportunities
Carry out water temperature and legionella monitoring checks
Liaise with building managers and report on system condition
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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